The Family Violence Act 2018 allows individuals to apply to the Court for a Protection Order to safeguard themselves and their children from family violence.

By Point B
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The Law Society's annual report to the Minister of Justice for the 2024/25 year has been tabled in Parliament and is available on the Law Society website.

By New Zealand Law Society
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Auckland — McVeagh Fleming Lawyers and CivilPlan have strengthened their collaboration to provide clients with a clearer, more efficient property and development service.

By McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
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As the holiday season approaches, many New Zealand businesses prepare to take on extra staff to manage increased customer demand or cover for employees on annual leave.

By digitalstream
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The PSA welcomes ACC's decision to pause its planned changes to remote working policies and properly consult with staff.

By PSA
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Auckland lawyer David Campbell has been appointed the 34th President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

By Law Commission
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Alissa Bell, partner and chair of the board at McVeagh Fleming, has been named a winner of the Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer Elite Women 2025, joining an exclusive group of trailblazing female lawyers recognized for their leadership and impact across the legal profession.

By McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
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Navigating family law issues can be both overwhelming and confusing, especially when dealing with emotionally charged situations like a separation, disputes over child custody, or concerns about personal safety.

By Point B
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By digitalstream
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The Public Defence Service (PDS) is proposing to take fewer criminal cases to appeal as Government funding restrictions force it to do more with less, the PSA says.

By PSA
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By Law Society
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Edwards Sluiters – Employment Lawyers is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Christchurch, New Zealand.

By Digital Stream
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The increasing creep of cameras and concerns about the motivations of people using them is the top issue causing people to seek advice from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

By Privacy Commissioner
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VisaAide, a leading professional immigration advisory service in New Zealand, is revolutionising the employer accreditation renewal process by offering expert guidance and up-to-date information.

By Clickthrough Digital Marketing
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The New Zealand Bar Association (NZBA) has expressed concerns over the government's decision to withdraw funding for sentencing reports under Section 27 of the Sentencing Act 2002.

By Expert Briefing
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The door has been opened for what could be one of the largest class actions New Zealand has ever seen.

By RedPR
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The New Zealand Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges for the first time against individuals and companies for alleged cartel conduct.

By Expert Briefing
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 An appeal to the Court of Appeal by the leaders of Gloriavale has been largely dismissed in a decision released today.

By RedPR
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Auckland City — Children’s human rights are being breached by an outdated Act that was designed to provide for their care, according to a journal article by law professor Carrie Leonetti.

By University of Auckland
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Canterbury —   The way may soon be clear for “On-Sold” homeowners to access a cash payment from EQC without the stringent conditions previously in place.

By RedPR
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Paraparaumu — Consumer NZ is urging consumers to be aware of their rights when purchasing second-hand goods online.

By Consumer NZ
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Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership in real property and personal property.

By Beckie Wright
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